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Cataract Gorge Reserve


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 15 attractions in Launceston
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Address: Launceston
Australia

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Gorge-ous!
27 Nov 2009

We were very glad that we visited Cataract Gorge as it is very picturesque. We walked from town - very accessible. The gorge walk was a lot easier than the zig zag reserve walk (which was quite muddy and slippery due to the rain). Both ways had stunning views. We waited out the rain in the rotunda (gorge walk side)... more

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4 of 5 stars
Canberra, Australia
10 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Only a kilometer or so from the Launceston CBD, this is well worth a few hours of your time. Main parking area is on Basin Rd (pay parking) on the city side of the reserve but there is a smaller and free parking area on the Trevallyn side of the reserve (off Gorge Rd, access via Kings Bridge). Alternatively, park... more

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5 of 5 stars
Launceston, Australia
9 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Cataract Gorge is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Within walking distance of the city centre 'The Gorge' provides an abundance of walking tracks and lookouts with picture perfect views. As well as a swimming pool for those not wishing to venture into the gorge itself. Not to be missed. more

6 Mar 2009
4
people found this review helpful

I have lived in Launceston all my life. The Gorge is the place where locals go swimming in summer for free, take the kids for a walk, have a BBQ and even get get married for free* in the 'Fairy Dell' , a beautiful concave in the hills with mystical looking scenery, the atmosphere is hard to explain, there's just... more

Pleasant
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3 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
13 Jun 2008
3
people found this review helpful

A pleasant place to spend a lazy late morning or early afternoon. The walks are enjoyable but I agree that they take most walkers less times than the signs indicate. This is common in Australia. The natural surroundings make one instantly forget that the CBD of a city of around 55,000 people is virtually adjacent. more

Peaceful
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3 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
27 Feb 2008
5
people found this review helpful

Catarct Gorge. Very beautiful and quiet. A great place to walk, run, and relax. You would not know that you are only 2 minutes from the central CBD. Great place for walks, picnics, and barbeques. No entry fee. Chair lift available - $10 one way and $12 both ways. Well signed - however the walking times a shorter than stated... more

10 Oct 2005
4
people found this review helpful

This is a lovely place where you can view the fauna and flauna of Launceston. It's a great place to walk and look around with information on the way. There is a cafeteria so you can spend all day. It' s a great place to relax and have a picnic and enjoy the company of the Pecoks. There are things... more

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